Production
David Susskind
Born December 19, 1920 · New York City, New York, USA
Died February 22, 1987 · aged 66
David Howard Susskind (December 19, 1920 – February 22, 1987) was an American producer of TV, movies, and stage plays and also a TV talk show host. His talk shows were innovative in the genre and addressed timely, controversial topics beyond the scope of others of the day. His first job after the war was as a press agent for Warner Brothers. Next, he was a talent agent for Century Artists, ultima…
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Fort Apache, the Bronx · 1981Fort Apache, the Bronx
★ 6.51981
MovieCrimeDrama
From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tough cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore · 1974Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
★ 7.01974
MovieRomanceDrama
After her husband dies, Alice and her son, Tommy, leave their small New Mexico town for California, where Alice hopes to make a new life for herself as a singer. Money problems force them to settle in Arizona instead, where Alice takes a job as waitress in a small diner.
A Raisin in the Sun · 1961A Raisin in the Sun
★ 7.71961
MovieDramaRomance
Walter Lee Younger is a young man struggling with his station in life. Sharing a tiny apartment with his wife, son, sister and mother, he seems like an imprisoned man. Until, that is, the family gets an unexpected financial windfall.
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson · 1976Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
★ 5.51976
MovieWesternComedy
Buffalo Bill plans to put on his own Wild West sideshow, and Chief Sitting Bull has agreed to appear in it. However, Sitting Bull has his own hidden agenda, involving the President and General Custer.
The Bunker · 1981The Bunker
★ 6.31981
MovieWarDrama
Dramatization depicting the events surrounding Adolf Hitler's last weeks in and around his underground bunker in Berlin before and during the battle for the city.
Casey Stengel · 1981Casey Stengel
★ 7.01981
MovieTV MovieHistory
Charles Durning appears as the legendary baseball manager Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel in this one-man show presented before a live studio audience.
Edge of the City · 1957Edge of the City
★ 7.21957
MovieDramaCrime
A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive and morally decaying city they live in.
Harvey · 1972Harvey
★ 6.61972
MovieComedyFantasy
Elwood P. Dowd's constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. To his sister, his obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in her plans to marry off her daughter. However, when she decides to put Elwood in a mental institution, a mix-up occurs, and she finds herself committed instead. It's now up to Elwood and "Harvey" to straighten out the mess.
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Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess · 1983Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
★ 7.01983
MovieDramaTV Movie
The life and times of silverscreen goddess Rita Hayworth.
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